Since 1923, Zonta International has provided more than US$50.9 million to build a better world for women and girls and expand their access to education, economic opportunities and safe living conditions. Through donations to the Zonta Foundation for Women, Zonta improves women's lives, their children's lives and the communities in which they live and work. Join us in making gender equality a reality for women and girls worldwide.
HOW YOUR DONATIONS ARE USED TO build a better World for Women and Girls
International Service Fund
This fund supports programs that have provided training, education, sanitation, agricultural and micro-credit assistance to women, primarily through projects implemented by agencies of the United Nations and other recognized non-governmental organizations. Since 1923, Zonta has provided nearly US$39 million to projects benefiting women in 76 countries.
Learn about Zonta International's 2024-2026 International Service Projects.
Education Funds
Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund: During the 2024-2026 Biennium, this fund will award up to 30 Fellowships of US$10,000 each year to talented women, pursuing advanced studies in aerospace engineering and space sciences. LEARN MORE
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Fund: During the 2024-2026 Biennium, this fund will award 37 international awards of US$5,000 each to honor young women aged 16 to 19, who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. LEARN MORE
Special Funds
The Rose Fund: This fund provides additional support to Zonta Foundation for Women programs not fully supported by fund-specific contributions and enables the Foundation to support new program development, like the new Zonta Women in Business Leadership and Zonta Women in STEM awards.
Endowment Fund: This fund helps provide a long-term source of income for the Foundation. Interest and earnings from the investments in this fund provide the Foundation with an annual stream of income to use for future project or program support. The principal of the gift is never spent, allowing the Fund to grow over time.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship Endowment Fund: This fund helps provide a long-term source of income for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship program. The interest and earnings from the investments in this fund provide an annual stream of income to support additional fellowships. The principal of the gift is never spent, allowing the Fund to grow over time. During the 2024-2026 Biennium, US$48,000 will be distributed.